Cannot Open Adobe Acrobat Document

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Did not work. I can open Acrobat Reader from the icon but as soon as I try to open a file with File-Open or select any other option like Edit-Preferences, the program closes by itself. If i try to open a pdf from the desktop, the cursor spins for 5 seconds and nothing happens. Note that you cannot repair a damaged PDF itself. However, if you have the source file, you can re-create the PDF using an Adobe product, such as Acrobat or Photoshop Elements. Most modern web browsers can easily open PDFs. If you’re having trouble opening a specific PDF on a web page, try the.


'Configuring the browser to open PDF files in an Acrobat window

If you want the browser to open PDF files in a separate Acrobat window, configure the browser to use Acrobat or Adobe Reader as a helper application. Then, when you select a PDF file in Internet Explorer or AOL, the browser opens the PDF file in an Acrobat window instead of the browser window.

To configure the browser to use Acrobat or Adobe Reader to open PDF files:

1. Quit Internet Explorer or AOL.

2. Start Acrobat or Adobe Reader.

3. Choose Edit > Preferences.

4. Select Internet in the list on the left.

5. Deselect Display PDF in Browser, and click OK.

6. Restart Internet Explorer or AOL.

Note: The next time you select a link to a PDF file, the browser may prompt you to open or save the file. If you choose to open the file, the browser opens the file in the helper application that you specified. If you choose to save the file, the browser downloads the file to the hard disk.

For more information about the general preferences in Acrobat or Acrobat Reader, refer to the Acrobat Help.'
That came from this article which is a bit out of date but may be worth a glance.
Configure Internet Explorer or AOL to display PDF files (Acrobat 7.0, Acrobat 3D, Adobe Reader 7.0 on Windows)
http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/331/331025.html

Many factors can prevent a PDF from opening in your browser or on your computer using Acrobat Reader DC or Acrobat DC. Try the suggestions below to troubleshoot the problems.

Note that you cannot repair a damaged PDF itself. However, if you have the source file, you can re-create the PDF using an Adobe product, such as Acrobat or Photoshop Elements.

Most modern web browsers can easily open PDFs. If you’re having trouble opening a specific PDF on a web page, try the suggestion below.

  1. Right-click (Windows) or control-click (Mac OS) the link to the PDF file.

  2. Choose the appropriate save or download option for your browser:

    • (Google Chrome) Save Link As
    • (Internet Explorer) Save Target As
    • (Firefox) Save Link As
    • (Safari) Download Linked File

  3. Make sure Adobe Acrobat Document is selected for the file type, and save the file.

    Note:

    If you don't see a Save As dialog box, your browser may have downloaded the file automatically, possibly in a separate downloads window.

  4. Locate the saved PDF, and double-click the file to open it. If your browser opened a downloads window, double-click the PDF in the downloads list.

If you can't open a PDF on your computer, try the suggestions below in the order they appear.

If you have Acrobat Reader DC or Acrobat DC installed on your computer, skip to the next step.

Acrobat Reader DC is the only free PDF viewer that can open and interact with all types of PDF content – including forms and multimedia.

  • Go to the Adobe Acrobat Reader download page, and then click Install Now. For step-by-step instructions, see Download and install Adobe Acrobat Reader DC for Windows or Mac OS.

    After the installation is complete, follow the steps in the next section.

Your system may not be set up to automatically open PDFs from the desktop with Acrobat Reader DC or Acrobat DC. Here's how to set it up:

  1. Right-click the PDF, choose Open With > Choose default program (or Choose another app in Windows 10).

  2. Choose Adobe Acrobat Reader DC or Adobe Acrobat DC in the list of programs, and then do one of the following:

    • (Windows 7 and earlier) Select Always use the selected program to open this kind of file.
    • (Windows 8) Select Use this app for all .pdf files.
    • (Windows 10) Select Always use this app to open .pdf files.

    Note:

    If you have both Adobe Acrobat DC and Adobe Acrobat Reader DC installed on your computer, choose Adobe Acrobat DC.

  1. Click the PDF file's icon in the Finder to select it.

  2. Click the triangle next to Open With, and choose Adobe Acrobat Reader or Adobe Acrobat from the pop-up list (if your preference is not on the list, choose Other to select it).

Adobe releases regular security updates for Acrobat Reader DC and Acrobat DC. Installing the latest updates might solve the issue.

  1. If the Updater dialog box appears, click Yes. The update will automatically install.

Cannot Open Adobe Acrobat Document Pdf

Acrobat Reader DC or Acrobat DC—or the resources they depend upon—could be damaged. Try repairing the product using the step below. Instruction manuals online.

Acrobat Could Not Open

  1. Run repair from within Acrobat Reader DC or Acrobat DC: Choose Help > Repair Installation.

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